Paranormal series; Italian Story'; Puppet show

ROYAL OAK — A “Searching for the Paranormal” program, featuring ghostly tales and a scientific look at the paranormal, will take place at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Royal Oak Public Library, 222 E. 11 Mile Road. Local author Sandy Arno Lyons and paranormal investigator Robert Elmouchiwill present their program, “The Spirit Seeker and The Skeptic.” Copies of the book will be available for sale and signing after the talk.

Registration is requested. For more information or to register, call the Adult Reference Desk at 248-246-3727 or visit www.ropl.org.

Screening of ‘Italian Story’

ROYAL OAK — Enjoy a screening of the movie “Our Italian Story” at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Mahany/Meininger Senior Center, 3500 Marais. “Our Italian Story” is part of Keith Famie’s documentary DVD series that explores the different ethnic groups that make the Metro Detroit area a great place to live. A taste of Italian heritage will be shared after the showing.

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To register for this free program, call 248-246-3900.

Puppet show at the library

ROYAL OAK — Waldorf Puppetry will be at the Royal Oak Public Library, 222 E. 11 Mile Road, at 7 p.m. Tuesday for children ages 3-6 to experience the magic and wonder of puppetry. The performance is designed to spark their curiosity and fire their imagination. The performance will be followed by a brief introduction to the benefits of a Waldorf education.

Registration is limited to 60. To sign up for this free program, call the Youth Reference Desk at 248-246-3725 or visit www.ropl.org.

County Parks permits available

OAKLAND COUNTY — Oakland County Parks and Recreation 2013 annual vehicle permits are now available for purchase. A 2013 permit is valid for the remainder of 2012 through Dec. 2013. The cost is $30 for Oakland County residents and $46 for non-residents. Discounts are available for seniors 62 plus, individuals with disabilities, and active military. Parks Perks Passes are available and combine Oakland County Parks and Huron-Clinton Metroparks vehicle permits for an annual rate of $48. They may be purchased online; in person at the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Administration building, 2800 Watkins Lake Road, Waterford; at the Oakland County Parks and Recreation South Office in Southfield; or any authorized local sales location.

ROYAL OAK — The Royal Oak Public Library, 222 E. 11 Mile Road, is offering a three-part Job Seekers Series starting at 7 p.m. Wednesday with a Resume Writing Workshop. Other seminars in the series include Job Searching Resources on. Oct. 17 and Job Interviewing Techniques on Oct. 24. Preston Banks of Resume Solutions LLC will conduct the series in the Friends Auditorium.

Registration is requested online at www.ropl.org. Call the Adult Reference Desk at 248-246-3727 for more information. For more information about Preston Banks and Resume Solutions LLC, visit www.resumesolutionsllc.com.

Coffee and conversation

FERNDALE — State Senator Vincent Gregory, D-Southfield, and State Representative Ellen Cogen Lipton, D-Huntington Woods, are inviting members of the community to join them for coffee and conversation regarding state and community issues from 6-7 p.m. Thursday at the Ferndale Public Library, 222 E. 9 Mile Road. For more information, contact Senator Gregory’s office at 517-373-7888 or Representative Lipton’s office at 517-373-0478.